Wednesday, May 23, 2018

We have been given the gift of the Spirit (Sarah Attwood Otto)



   So what does it mean to accept the Advocate, the spirit of truth? … We, too, are called to expand Jesus’ mission like Philip did in Samaria.  We’re called to walk into new territories, brave challenging situations and accompany those who may be different from us.  But we do not do this alone:  we have been given the gift of the Spirit, accompanying us and advocating for us in our mission. So how can our voices, then, be a gift for others?

   The spirit of truth demands that we stand in solidarity with those who are marginalized, persecuted, and forgotten and advocate on their behalf.  The spirit of truth demands bravery and boldness in the pursuit of justice.  The spirit of truth is very much alive in the margins of society, and in the messiness of our lives, demanding that no one be orphaned.

--Sarah Attwood Otto, Catholic Women Preach


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